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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

Y12 ANCMOT history

Y12 ANC is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 175,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

Y12 ANC grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
175,823 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,648 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y12 ANC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y12 ANC was last recorded at 175,823 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,823 miles · 25 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
11,648 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,823 miles
  • 2025 – 159,268 miles
  • 2024 – 144,480 miles
  • 2023 – 131,011 miles
  • 2022 – 115,935 miles
  • 2021 – 104,106 miles
  • 2020 – 94,840 miles
  • 2019 – 83,516 miles
  • 2018 – 73,521 miles
  • 2017 – 65,922 miles
  • 2016 – 58,924 miles
  • 2015 – 49,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,823 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber dust covers split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,823 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    175,823 miles
    Test number
    531640276033
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. Fail175,823 miles (+16,555)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,823 miles
    Test number
    168415717879
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass159,268 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    159,268 miles
    Test number
    567281722521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail159,246 miles (+14,766)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,246 miles
    Test number
    979250191946
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  5. Pass144,480 miles (+13,469)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    144,480 miles
    Test number
    586073421354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass131,011 miles (+15,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    131,011 miles
    Test number
    528204615564
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass115,935 miles (+11,829)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    115,935 miles
    Test number
    995629739184
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass104,106 miles (+9,266)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    104,106 miles
    Test number
    865745119105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,840 miles (+11,324)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,840 miles
    Test number
    750416765081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,516 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    83,516 miles
    Test number
    132655151227
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber dust covers split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber dust cover split
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  11. Fail83,515 miles (+9,994)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,515 miles
    Test number
    404751497090
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber dust covers split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber dust cover split
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  12. Pass73,521 miles (+7,599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,521 miles
    Test number
    777166998026
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs, corroded.
  13. Pass65,922 miles (+6,998)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    65,922 miles
    Test number
    643634036658
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass58,924 miles (+9,288)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    58,924 miles
    Test number
    903722928253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,636 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    49,636 miles
    Test number
    426598675105
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about Y12 ANC

Does Y12 ANC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y12 ANC is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y12 ANC?
The MOT on Y12 ANC is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y12 ANC done?
Y12 ANC was recorded at 175,823 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 11,648 miles a year.
Has Y12 ANC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y12 ANC has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y12 ANC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y12 ANC find?
Y12 ANC passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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